PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joeseph Moai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joeseph Moai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beast
vs
Moai

189 cm
26
192 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Beast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joeseph Moai!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beast to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beast landing some decent shots from guard.

Beast postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beast, into his guard.
Beast looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beast lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moai!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beast cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beast looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Beast moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moai has worked his arm free - good work by Moai!

Beast goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beast but great work by Moai.
Beast has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Moai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beast, who protects the arm well.
Beast is looking to regain half guard here but Moai keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is trying to improve his position.
Beast is trying to control Moai's posture but Moai avoids it.
Moai tries to advance position but instead Beast slips a leg back in to half guard.
Beast is trying to control but can't.
Beast controlling the position well.
Beast tries to roll over but Moai keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beast actively working from the bottom here.

Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Moai.
Beast wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast is trying to maintain the position but Moai is very close to passing his half guard.
Moai passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beast holds of for dear life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moai looking to control but Beast is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beast keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moai wants to take Beast's back here but Beast is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Beast tries to hold on but Moai postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast is squirming around, avoiding Moai's attempts to control the action.
Beast is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Beast dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Moai stuffs the takedown.

Beast closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moai is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast is trying to control the action in half guard but Moai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Beast is looking for a kimura but Moai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beast to get the leverage.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Moai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Beast is working for a kimura but Moai is defending it quite comfortably.
Beast wants to control but Moai is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moai tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg.

Beast is trying to work for a kimura but Moai is defending well.
Beast trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beast seems to be looking for submissions.

Beast is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moai taking some punishment here, with Beast in his half guard.
Beast is trying to control the action in half guard but Moai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beast working over Moai with some ground and pound. Moai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Beast is looking for a kimura but Moai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beast to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moai tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg.
Moai regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moai keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Moai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Moai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Beast passes Moai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beast is just content to waste time from the top position. Moai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Beast slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Beast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moai is just riding it out for now. Beast eventually gives up the hold.

Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moai wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Beast dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moai throws a sloppy head kick

and Beast counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moai gets back to full guard.
Moai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beast throws a big right hand that misses.
Moai wants to stand but Beast is controlling the position.
Beast trying to control but Moai is working from the bottom.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beast working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moai's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beast has gone for a leg lock! Moai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beast's guard.
Beast managing to control the position.
Moai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beast wants to sweep here but Moai controlling him for the moment.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moai preventing the sweep.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moai.
Moai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beast is trying to improve his position.
Beast is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beast wants to control but Moai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ben Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beast tries to get to full guard but Moai has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to control but Moai is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Moai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beast is looking to control Moai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beast avoid being mounted?
Beast manages to get to full guard.
Beast trying to keep a closed guard but Moai is proving a slippery customer.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moai throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beast is adopting a defensive guard.
Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moai is one step ahead there.
Beast is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moai is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Beast clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moai lands a nice shot that snaps Beast's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beast.
Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Moai gets double underhooks and turns Beast into the cage.
Moai stops a takedown attempt from Beast.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Moai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Moai moves into the clinch.
Moai gets underhooks to prevent Beast's takedown attempt.
Beast goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moai prevents it.
Beast changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moai throws a head kick that misses.
Ben Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beast shoots in for a double leg but Moai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beast sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Beast closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moai's guard.

Beast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moai thows a huge punch but Beast dodges it nicely.
Beast is trying to control but can't.
Beast taking some punishment here, with Moai in his half guard.
Beast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moai is thwarting Beast's attempts to control the position.
Moai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Moai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moai wants to pass to mount but Beast is defending the position.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Moai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Moai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beast is staying active underneath Moai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Moai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beast sees it coming and defends easily.
Beast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beast gets back to full guard.
Beast has his hands on Moai's head, controlling the position.
Moai preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moai defends well.
Beast trying to control the position.

Beast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moai is aware though and is defending well.
Beast is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast is adopting a defensive guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ben Beast will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Moai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beast.

Moai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beast manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.

Moai is posturing up here but Beast has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Moai tries to roll out but it's too tight and Moai has to tap! Slick submission there by Beast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Beast!
Ben Beast retains his middleweight title!